While I enjoy taking photos, I consider myself little more than a hack. The truth is, I have to take a whole lot of photos to get just a few really good ones. I have a feeling that folks like Chase Jarvis do not have that problem. One of these days I would love to have the opportunity to study under a real professional, but until that day comes at least we can get a nice overview of what it really takes from Chase.
Here’s a great, and short, video that outline the entire process of a professional photo shoot. Chase and the team take us from start to finish during a shoot for the ladies PGA. It’s amazing to see how much gear he has, as well as what all is involved in making this shoot happen.
Kai,
Most people make the mistake of moving too soon after they take a photo. You have to stand very still while you are taking it, and pause for a second or two afterwards.
Of course, the easiest way to really impact your picture quality is with a little travel tripod. Cheap, portable and you’ll get much better results.
John P.
I still have a lot of problems taking good photos with a digital camera no matter how much lessons I take. Even with non-moving objects, my pictures always come out blurry. I don’t think my hands shake that much.
I take my hat off to photographers. They are true artists who never cease to amaze me with their ability to make even the mundane look special!
Always amazes me what a focus action seems to be capable of accomplishing. Fun post, thank you!! :)
It’s certainly not an easy job as we see in the video. I cannot imagine I doing it myself but I have determined to get some of them happening using my new Nikon SLR camera next month onwards.
Yeah, I bet it is hard work. Keep up the great pics.
Very nice. I am a photographer too. This is a very serious business, and trust me, you didn’t see all in this clip. It’s a hard work. The harder part it’s not at shooting, it’s at post-production. I spent many hours in front of the computer to make 2-3 excellent pictures. Anyway, it’s a lovely hobby that brings cash :)
I never realized that there was so much involved in a professional shoot. Granted, most of my photography consists of women and I’m more concerned about their body parts than I am about lighting, I do a decent amount of car and still life photography as well. However, most of that is done on the fly; and if it isn’t done with a cell phone camera, chances are it is still looks like it was taken at a similarly sophomoric level.